Sometimes it's good to just contemplate the most classic vintage electric guitar model, the Gibson L5 - here with a Johnny Smith replacement neck with beautiful inlays... My next guitar will be something like this (just 10 times cheaper)!
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ReplyDeleteThe reason I'd like an archtop ( or 'thinline'? ) is when guests come over, often they just want to sing 'a' tune. Not a jam session or anything requiring a P.A just to do 'Crazy' or something for someone's birthday, anniversary etc.
Now... if it turns into something a bit more? At least you're ready without the intrusion of an instrument swap out and I think for friends that are "three chord competent" ( this is a lot less intimidating ) IMHO
I've got a 1958 Framus Capri archtop acoustic, and it's my "go-to" instrument - it's what I instinctively pick up to try stuff out. Actually, I sent Gavin a photo of it a while back, along with the story of how I got it for £35, but I guess he's been busy... ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful guitar. Though the volume knob on the pick guard is a tad distracting. Like a zit on your nose. I'd move it.
ReplyDeleteI see what you mean, but other than routing and running wiring -thru- the instrument this was the most feasible means. Besides, in this era the guitar was strictly to accompany, not perform lead and jazz "comping" is a short, restrained choppy strum.
DeleteI also like the fact they're basically interchangeable.
I beg to differ, the knob on the pickguard is brilliant, it's like it should be!
ReplyDeleteWho did this? Did Gibson do this?
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